Wood Packaging WP Enforcement Update

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Wood Packaging (WP) Enforcement Update

• Presentation to BCCC
• October 12, 2006

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Whats the Background?

• Wood Packaging Material represents one of the
  highest risk pathways for introducing pests
  internationally
• International Standard (ISPM 15) signed March
  2002, as part of the International Plant
  Protection Convention of the FAO. Over 134
  countries adopted
• Extensive Consultation taken place since 2002

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More Background

• CBSA is enforcing the provisions of the Plant
  Protection Act
• The Rules No Stamp, No Phyto, No Entry
• All costs associated with non-compliant shipments
  are the responsibility of the importer or the
  person in care and control of the importation

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• The IPPC symbol for treated wood packaging
  materials

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Whats Happening Now?

• Canada is enforcing the standard marine ports
  are our priority
• Monthly conference calls continue with Shipping
  Federation, Port Authorities, Brokers, Importer
  Associations
• Numerous shipments refused at three marine ports
• Industry must be reminded of their responsibility

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Whats Happening Now?

• CBSA continual dialogue with international
  regulatory partners
• CFIA reporting violations to exporting country
• Compliant Wood Packaging should be part of the
  contract between buyer and seller

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Questions?

• http//www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
• Mark Willcox
• Manager, Food, Plant and Animal Programs
• HQ Partnerships Division
• Admissibility Branch CBSA
• Telephone [phone]
• Cell 613-290-4349
• Facsimile 613-946-1520
• Mark.Willcox_at_cbsa-asfc.gc.ca